Source: The post is based on the article “Govt releases Natural Resource Accounting to track mineral, energy deposits” published in Business Standard on 16th July 2022 What is the News? The Government Accounting Standards advisory board(GASAB) has come up with a Natural Resource Accounting(NRA) for tracking and maintaining the natural resources of India. Note: India… Continue reading Govt releases Natural Resource Accounting to track mineral, energy deposits
Explained: How much alcohol is unsafe, based on age
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: How much alcohol is unsafe, based on age” published in Indian Express on 16th July 2022 What is the News? According to a study published in Lancet, young people face higher health risks from alcohol consumption than older adults. This study is based on the analysis… Continue reading Explained: How much alcohol is unsafe, based on age
Iran and Belarus to be new SCO members
Source: The post is based on the article “Iran and Belarus to be new SCO members” published in The Hindu on 16th July 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)?3 What is the reason behind the expansion of SCO?4 What are the upcoming summits of SCO? What is the News? Iran… Continue reading Iran and Belarus to be new SCO members
Union Minister launches Y- 3023 Dunagiri, Project 17A frigate at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Y- 3023 Dunagiri, Project 17A frigate at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata” published in PIB on 15th July 2022 What is the News? The Defence Minister has launched Y- 3023 Dunagiri. What is Y- 3023 Dunagiri? Y- 3023 Dunagiri is the fourth warship of Project 17A.… Continue reading Union Minister launches Y- 3023 Dunagiri, Project 17A frigate at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata
NIRF 2022: Union Education Minister Releases India Rankings 2022 of higher educational institutes
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Education Minister Releases India Rankings 2022 of higher educational institutes” published in PIB on 15th July 2022 What is the News? The Union Education Minister has released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2022. What is the National Institutional Ranking Framework(NIRF)? Launched in: 2015 by… Continue reading NIRF 2022: Union Education Minister Releases India Rankings 2022 of higher educational institutes
Time for vigilance-Increased testing and building awareness, not stigmatisation, can stop spread of monkeypox
Source: The post is based on the article “Time for vigilance-Increased testing and building awareness, not stigmatisation, can stop spread of monkeypox” published in The Hindu on 16th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Awareness in the fields of biotechnology. Relevance: To understand the spread of Monkeypox. News: India reported its first laboratory-confirmed, imported case of monkeypox virus from Kerala. To… Continue reading Time for vigilance-Increased testing and building awareness, not stigmatisation, can stop spread of monkeypox
The Ukraine war and the return to Euro-centrism
Source: This post is based on the article “The Ukraine war and the return to Euro-centrism” published in The Hindu on 16th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations Relevance: The Russia-Ukraine conflict and its consequences Context: The political and military aftermath of the Ukraine conflict could set the stage for the return of a… Continue reading The Ukraine war and the return to Euro-centrism
[Answered] India and South Korea relations can have a long-term positive impact on both countries and the Indo-Pacific region. Do you agree? Provide arguments in support of your answer.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Explain how India and South Korea relations can have a long-term positive impact for both countries and the Indo-Pacific region. Also, write some challenges. Conclusion: Write a way forward. Bilateral relations between India and South Korea were established in 1962. With the convergence of India’s Act East Policy and South Korea’s… Continue reading [Answered] India and South Korea relations can have a long-term positive impact on both countries and the Indo-Pacific region. Do you agree? Provide arguments in support of your answer.
Supreme Court’s refusal to club all FIRs against Nupur Sharma is bad in law
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court’s refusal to club all FIRs against Nupur Sharma is bad in law” published in the Indian Express on 16th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: To understand the issue of multiple FIRs. News: Recently, the Supreme Court… Continue reading Supreme Court’s refusal to club all FIRs against Nupur Sharma is bad in law
[Answerwd] Crafting credible public systems for quality and timely outcomes needs the adoption of public management that addresses the challenges of the last mile. Discuss.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write some challenges of the last mile. Also, write some measures to achieve efficient public management.Conclusion: Write a way forward. Public management is a part of the public administration system in which the management activities are conducted in public interest. For inclusive growth, India needs public systems that can ensure last… Continue reading [Answerwd] Crafting credible public systems for quality and timely outcomes needs the adoption of public management that addresses the challenges of the last mile. Discuss.
